You know, I had the same idea a couple years ago. Just wanted a cheapy that would get me back to the truck. The more I looked around the more I realized that it was worth the little extra cash to get a colored touch screen that was chip capabale. I ended up with this one.http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-Oregon-450-Handheld-Navigator/dp/B00313JX4WI put a western states public/private card in it and I haven't looked back. So easy to use, pretty good battery life and very accurate.

I bought a Garmin GPSMAP 62st this year, I love it! I also got the private land chip and it has been great. I was looking at getting the 62s which would have been sufficient for me, but I got a good deal on the 62st. About the same price as the Oregon, but I wanted to avoid the touch screen. It has been worth it for me to have the Public/private land chip for sure, I have already found access into 2 big chunks of public land that I thought were locked up by private.

Fellas, I honestly appreciate all of the replies and input. Trust me, I'd love to get something nicer. But... I have to buy a new pack, the wife needs some new binos, and my son needs new crap every year due to growing. So, as much as I'd love to spend a few extra bucks on a nicer GPS, unless someone is going to donate some funds, or I find a better one at a smoking deal, it sort of is what it is. Funds are limited.

I wonder if I can start a GO FUND ME site for hunting gear? Not a bad idea!

Fair enough Toolman. Don't apologize for living within your means! Like someone else said, look used. Bushnell also put out a very simple little units. I think it only stores 2 - 3 waypoints and is about the size of a compas. Last I can remember it was only like $50 bucks.

I've got an older garmin etrex legend that. It works for getting back to the rig. It can do a few tracks and a bunch of waypoints. The weakness of those older gps units was that the satellite connection would sometimes take a long time to get and was not always reliable, especially in canyons or even under heavy timber but that can be overcome with a little extra walking.

I have a garmin etrex vista cx that I bought brand new a few years ago for my dad for Christmas. It is still brand new not even a single mark on it. he never used it. only took it out of the box and turned it on. We have no need for it since I use the garmin rhinos. New I paid $380 I am not real sure what you are looking to spend, I would like to get $200 for it/ obo. I can text or email pictures thanks Jay

Thanks to everyone who offered and gave input. I ended up picking up a Delorme PN-60W AND SPOT Satellite Messenger for $120 this weekend. So far it is great and from research that seemed like a great price.

I can't wait to really use it when I go scouting for elk season the end of this month.